Compassion Quote by William Symington
““God is in heaven, in regard of the manifestation of his glory; in hell, by the expressions of his justice; in the earth, by the discoveries of his wisdom, power, patience, and compassion; in his people, by the monuments of his grace; and in all, in regard of his substance.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Christian Faith, William Symington, 19th century
Divine presence manifests in heaven, hell, earth, and humanity through glory, justice, wisdom, power, patience, compassion, grace, and substance.
In simple terms: God shows up everywhere in different ways.
Key Takeaway
Recognize divine qualities in all aspects of life.
Themes
spirituality
theology
humanity
Mood
reverent
contemplative
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- interfaith dialogue
- ethical decision making
- community service
Key Concepts
divine manifestation
grace
justice
wisdom
compassion
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you see divine qualities in daily life?
- What role does grace play in your worldview?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations may vary across religions and cultures.
